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logo About me: I am incredibly passionate about teaching, and have 10 years of tutoring both one-on-one and large groups, ranging from ages 6 through to university level. In my spare time I enjoy performing on stage, giving me excellent public speaking abilities and confidence in front of large groups.

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Last updated on 2020-05-21.

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Harry Biggs

With years of experience in data curation, data manipulation and data visualisation, I am looking to take my skills into the private sector to gain industry experience and add efficiency to a team.

Education

MSc, Genetics

Hughes lab, Department of Biochemistry

University of Otago

2019 - 2017

  • Thesis: Exosome mRNA localisation.
  • A dual cell culture/bioinformatics project, focussing on extracellular vesicles, with a variety of methods.

BSc, Genetics (minor Microbiology)

Dunedin, New Zealand

University of Otago

2015 - 2013

  • A standard Bsc with a minor in microbiology,the results of which earned me a postgraduate position offer.

Relevant Work Experience

Data curator

Gardner lab, Department of Biochemistry

University of Otago

2020 - 2019

  • With a focus on data provenance and reproducibility, my role as an associate research fellow involved a large amount of data curation and literature writing. Other roles included helping postgraduate students and performing odd jobs when necessary

Relevant Teaching Experience

Data carpentry instructor

Department of Biochemistry

University of Otago

2020 - 2019

  • Teaching Introduction to command line from the data carpentries.

Undergraduate demonstrator

Department of Biochemistry

University of Otago

2018 - 2017

  • Being friendly, engaged and understanding to any and all students while teaching laboratory coursework and protocols.